{"id":1276433,"date":"2026-06-23T14:47:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T14:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=1276433"},"modified":"2026-07-16T10:26:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T10:26:20","slug":"best-hostels-for-solo-female-travellers-in-south-america-with-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/best-hostels-for-solo-female-travellers-in-south-america-with-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Hostels for Solo Female Travellers in South America (With Reviews)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:498;75-572\">South America has become one of the most popular continents for solo female travel, and for good reason. <strong>Buenos Aires has the elegance of a European capital, Medell\u00edn has reinvented itself into one of the most welcoming cities for digital nomads and backpackers, and Cusco offers history, altitude, and Andean culture that rewards every traveller who makes the journey.<\/strong> The hostel scenes in all three are mature, social, and increasingly built with solo female travellers specifically in mind.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:453;574-1026\">That said, South America rewards a bit more research than some other continents. <strong>Neighbourhood choice matters enormously, security ratings deserve genuine attention, and the right hostel community can make the difference between feeling supported and feeling adrift in an unfamiliar city.<\/strong> This guide covers the best hostels for solo female travellers across South America&#8217;s most popular destinations, sourced and verified directly from <a href=\"http:\/\/hostelworld.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Hostelworld<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:453;574-1026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1276470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/natalia-blauth-TSgozj2qS9I-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/natalia-blauth-TSgozj2qS9I-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/natalia-blauth-TSgozj2qS9I-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/natalia-blauth-TSgozj2qS9I-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/natalia-blauth-TSgozj2qS9I-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/natalia-blauth-TSgozj2qS9I-unsplash-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/natalia-blauth-TSgozj2qS9I-unsplash-1366x2048.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:68;1033-1100\">\ud83d\udd12 What Matters Most for Solo Female Travellers in South America<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:94;1102-1195\">A few things deserve extra attention when booking hostels across this continent specifically.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" data-sourcepos=\"13:1-17:206;1197-2205\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:201;1197-1397\"><strong>Security and access control<\/strong>: 24-hour reception, secure lockers, and keycard entry matter more in some South American cities than in much of Europe. Read reviews specifically for safety comments.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"14:1-14:267;1398-1664\"><strong>Neighbourhood<\/strong>: El Poblado in Medell\u00edn, Palermo and San Telmo in Buenos Aires, and the historic centre around Plaza de Armas in Cusco are the established, well-travelled hostel neighbourhoods. Staying within these areas significantly simplifies solo navigation.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:125;1665-1789\"><strong>Female-only dorm availability<\/strong>: increasingly common across South American hostels and worth filtering for specifically.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:210;1790-1999\"><strong>Altitude awareness in Cusco<\/strong>: this isn&#8217;t a hostel feature, but it affects which hostel makes sense. Some travellers want a quieter property for acclimatisation; others want the social energy from day one.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:206;2000-2205\"><strong>Review recency and volume<\/strong>: South America&#8217;s hostel scene moves fast. A hostel that was exceptional two years ago may have changed ownership or quality since. Read the most recent reviews specifically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"ml-2 border-l-4 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.1)] pl-4 text-text-300\" data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:416;2207-2622\">\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"19:3-19:416;2209-2622\"><strong>The Hostelworld Hostel Chat and City Chat<\/strong> are particularly valuable across South America&#8217;s backpacker circuit, where many travellers are moving through the same handful of cities in roughly the same order. Connecting with people heading the same direction, whether for the Ha Giang-style scenic routes of Patagonia or the Inca Trail logistics around Cusco, makes the whole trip more social and more efficient.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:62;2629-2690\">\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf7 Buenos Aires: Best Hostels for Solo Female Travellers<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"25:1-25:242;2692-2933\">Buenos Aires is often called the Paris of South America, and its hostel scene reflects that grandeur: restored mansions, glass-roofed atriums, and a genuinely sophisticated backpacker culture concentrated in Palermo, San Telmo, and Recoleta.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"27:1-27:40;2935-2974\">America del Sur Hostel Buenos Aires<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/25402\/america-del-sur-hostel-buenos-aires\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1276435 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/awkwl0netfklwhwejk9h.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/awkwl0netfklwhwejk9h.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/awkwl0netfklwhwejk9h-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/awkwl0netfklwhwejk9h-768x513.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/25402\/america-del-sur-hostel-buenos-aires\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book America del Sur Hostel Buenos Aires Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"30:1-31:52;3080-3506\"><strong>Rated 9.4 from over 6,400 reviews<\/strong>, one of the most consistently praised hostels in Buenos Aires and a strong first choice for solo female travellers. Located in San Telmo, the historic tango neighbourhood, the property combines genuine architecture with reliable security and a social atmosphere that reviews repeatedly highlight as both safe and easy to meet people in.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"35:1-35:25;3513-3537\">Milhouse Hostel Hipo<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/7989\/milhouse-hostel-hipo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1276436 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xydzhzdcwhbcvgyhbzut-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xydzhzdcwhbcvgyhbzut-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xydzhzdcwhbcvgyhbzut-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xydzhzdcwhbcvgyhbzut-1-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/7989\/milhouse-hostel-hipo\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book Milhouse Hostel Hipo Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"38:1-39:52;3627-4086\"><strong>Rated 9.1 from over 3,700 reviews.<\/strong> Set in a stunning 19th-century colonial-style property just off Avenida 9 de Julio, near Casa Rosada, with a charming atrium and a relaxed terrace. Staff are repeatedly described in reviews as making it <strong>&#8220;super easy to meet people&#8221;<\/strong>, with daily excursions, tours, and activities. A reliable, well-located, highly social choice for solo travellers in the city centre.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"43:1-43:27;4093-4119\">Milhouse Hostel Avenue<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/33901\/milhouse-hostel-avenue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1276437 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hvkd54wqewrujycngn7x.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hvkd54wqewrujycngn7x.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hvkd54wqewrujycngn7x-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hvkd54wqewrujycngn7x-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/33901\/milhouse-hostel-avenue\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book Milhouse Hostel Avenue Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"46:1-47:52;4212-4721\"><strong>Rated 9.0 from over 4,000 reviews.<\/strong> Located in the same family of hostels as Milhouse Hipo, with a strong reputation for organised activities: walking tours, tango lessons, cooking classes, and football outings. <strong>One guest described it as &#8220;a great place to be if you don&#8217;t know what to see in Buenos Aires&#8221;<\/strong> because staff take such an active role in helping travellers plan their time. Spacious rooms with en-suite bathrooms in both dorms and privates.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"ml-2 border-l-4 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.1)] pl-4 text-text-300\" data-sourcepos=\"49:1-49:178;4723-4900\">\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"49:3-49:178;4725-4900\"><em>&#8220;The staff are so friendly and helpful and make it feel like a home away from home even though there is a crazy party vibe most nights.&#8221;<\/em> \u2014 Hostelworld guest, Milhouse Avenue<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"53:1-53:58;4907-4964\">\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf4 Medell\u00edn: Best Hostels for Solo Female Travellers<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"55:1-55:379;4966-5344\">Medell\u00edn has transformed itself over the last decade into one of South America&#8217;s most popular hubs for backpackers and digital nomads alike. <strong>The hostel concentration in El Poblado is the highest in the city<\/strong>, with at least 25 properties to choose from, and the overall safety and infrastructure of the neighbourhood has made it a genuine favourite for solo female travellers.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"57:1-57:32;5346-5377\">Black Sheep Hostel Medellin<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/13579\/black-sheep-hostel-medellin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1276438 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gbesrprrxzmxjzwvdape-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gbesrprrxzmxjzwvdape-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gbesrprrxzmxjzwvdape-1-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gbesrprrxzmxjzwvdape-1-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/13579\/black-sheep-hostel-medellin\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book Black Sheep Hostel Medellin Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"60:1-60:534;5475-6008\"><strong>A traveller&#8217;s favourite in Medell\u00edn since 2005<\/strong>, run by a New Zealand and Colombian team in Patio Bonito, El Poblado, less than ten minutes&#8217; walk from the metro station and Zona Rosa&#8217;s bars and restaurants. The hostel runs a dedicated fibre internet line, a large terrace with hammocks, and can arrange walking tours, Comuna 13 graffiti tours, and trips to Guatap\u00e9 directly. <strong>One of the most consistently recommended hostels in Colombia for solo travellers<\/strong>, repeatedly praised in reviews for how easy it is to meet people here.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"ml-2 border-l-4 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.1)] pl-4 text-text-300\" data-sourcepos=\"62:1-62:207;6010-6216\">\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"62:3-62:207;6012-6216\"><em>&#8220;It was the best hostel I stayed in in the whole of Colombia! The staff were great and it was a very good value for money! Very easy to meet fellow travellers and just a great vibe!&#8221;<\/em> \u2014 Hostelworld guest<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"68:1-68:22;6266-6287\">Los Patios Hostel<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/273991\/los-patios-hostel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1276439 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wyewazjhchgxc7bbgphc-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wyewazjhchgxc7bbgphc-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wyewazjhchgxc7bbgphc-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wyewazjhchgxc7bbgphc-1-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/273991\/los-patios-hostel\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book Los Patios Hostel Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"71:1-72:42;6376-6927\"><strong>Winner of Hostelworld&#8217;s Best Large Hostel Worldwide award in 2020<\/strong>, and consistently one of the highest-rated large hostels on the entire continent. Run by Colombians and built around an authentic cultural experience, with activities ranging from pub crawls to yoga sessions almost every day. Beds come with individual lockers, sockets, and curtains. <strong>For solo travellers wanting comfort, security, and an enormous range of built-in social activity<\/strong>, this is one of the standout choices in South America.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"76:1-76:43;6934-6976\">The Wandering Paisa Backpackers Hostel<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/47546\/the-wandering-paisa-backpackers-hostel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1276440 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rvcygsi99pli3rjwpjt0.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rvcygsi99pli3rjwpjt0.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rvcygsi99pli3rjwpjt0-300x232.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rvcygsi99pli3rjwpjt0-768x595.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/47546\/the-wandering-paisa-backpackers-hostel\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book The Wandering Paisa Backpackers Hostel Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"79:1-80:42;7085-7615\">Located in the upscale Laureles neighbourhood, a block from local nightlife and five minutes from the metro. <strong>Weekly free salsa classes, language exchange evenings, karaoke nights, and stand-up comedy<\/strong> create consistent, structured ways to meet both fellow travellers and locals. Reviews specifically highlight the <strong>female en-suite dorm<\/strong> as a strong option, and the language exchange and karaoke nights as genuine standout ways to build connections beyond the usual backpacker bubble.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"84:1-84:55;7622-7676\">\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddea Cusco: Best Hostels for Solo Female Travellers<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"86:1-86:328;7678-8005\">Cusco sits at 3,400 metres and serves as the gateway to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, which means most solo travellers pass through here at some point. <strong>Hostels near Plaza de Armas put you in the heart of the historic centre<\/strong>, with easy access to acclimatisation walks, trek operators, and the city&#8217;s vibrant nightlife.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"88:1-88:26;8007-8032\">Pariwana Hostel Cusco<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/38610\/pariwana-hostel-cusco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1276441 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/l86s9982lvs2zwyp8kix.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/l86s9982lvs2zwyp8kix.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/l86s9982lvs2zwyp8kix-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/l86s9982lvs2zwyp8kix-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/38610\/pariwana-hostel-cusco\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book Pariwana Hostel Cusco Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"91:1-91:517;8124-8640\"><strong>Rated 9.5 from over 7,600 reviews<\/strong>, the most reviewed hostel in Cusco and a multiple Hoscars winner. Located just steps from Plaza de Armas, with daily social activities, salsa lessons, walking tours, and a restaurant serving Peruvian and international cuisine. <strong>24\/7 reception and security<\/strong>, individual lockers with power outlets at every bed, and a work area with private phone booths. Reviews consistently praise the staff by name for going out of their way to help solo travellers plan treks and excursions.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"ml-2 border-l-4 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.1)] pl-4 text-text-300\" data-sourcepos=\"93:1-93:96;8642-8737\">\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"93:3-93:96;8644-8737\"><em>&#8220;One the best hostels I&#8217;ve stayed at. The staff were especially great.&#8221;<\/em> \u2014 Hostelworld guest<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"99:1-99:59;8797-8855\">Viajero Cusco Hostel<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/44193\/viajero-cusco-hostel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1276442 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/w2aljfgq9leqh6odu0r4.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/w2aljfgq9leqh6odu0r4.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/w2aljfgq9leqh6odu0r4-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/w2aljfgq9leqh6odu0r4-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/44193\/viajero-cusco-hostel\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book Viajero Cusco Hostel Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"102:1-103:52;8946-9576\"><strong>Rated 9.8, one of the highest-rated large hostels in the city<\/strong>, and a multiple Hoscars award winner including Best Large Hostels, Best Hostel in Peru, and Most Popular Hostel. Set in a unique 200-year-old house just a two-minute walk from Cusco&#8217;s main square. Mixed and <strong>women-only dorms available<\/strong>, each bed with reading lights, lockers, and privacy curtains. Free coca tea is served around the clock to help guests acclimatise to the altitude, and the on-site restaurant, Sonqo, serves Peruvian dishes alongside daily activities like pisco lessons and free walking tours.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"107:1-107:21;9583-9603\">Wild Rover Cusco<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/47380\/wild-rover-cusco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1276443 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/zznmvt14dajxuniruop7.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/zznmvt14dajxuniruop7.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/zznmvt14dajxuniruop7-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/zznmvt14dajxuniruop7-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/47380\/wild-rover-cusco\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book Wild Rover Cusco Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"110:1-111:29;9690-10181\"><strong>Rated 9.3 from over 4,000 reviews<\/strong>, located 800 metres from Plaza de Armas with the best panoramic restaurant and bar view of the city. A genuinely social hostel with daily activities including survival Spanish, cocktail-making, cooking, and salsa classes, plus a co-working room for travellers who need to balance work with exploring. A huge garden with sun loungers and a foot tennis court rounds out one of the most consistently social properties in Cusco.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"109:1-109:72;9305-9376\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f How Hostelworld Supports Solo Female Travellers in South America<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"111:1-111:137;9378-9514\">Beyond the individual properties, a few platform features genuinely help women navigating these cities and the wider backpacker circuit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"113:1-113:289;9516-9804\"><strong>Hostel Chat<\/strong>, joinable 48 hours before check-in, connects you with other guests at your specific hostel. This is particularly useful before high-altitude stops like Cusco, where coordinating an acclimatisation plan or finding trekking companions before arrival makes a real difference.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"115:1-115:354;9806-10159\"><strong>City Chat<\/strong> connects you with travellers across every hostel in the same city. On the well-established South American backpacker route, where many travellers are moving through Buenos Aires, Medell\u00edn, and Cusco in a similar window, this is one of the most effective ways to find people heading the same direction for shared transport, tours, or treks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"117:1-117:285;10161-10445\"><strong>13 million+ verified reviews<\/strong> give the most reliable picture of safety and atmosphere available. <strong>Searching specifically for reviews from solo female travellers<\/strong>, with phrases like &#8220;felt safe&#8221; or &#8220;great staff,&#8221; is the single most useful five minutes you can spend before booking.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1276471\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1276471\" style=\"width: 2559px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1276471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/will-goodman-oajPdaS1-kw-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2559\" height=\"1706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/will-goodman-oajPdaS1-kw-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2559w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/will-goodman-oajPdaS1-kw-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/will-goodman-oajPdaS1-kw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/will-goodman-oajPdaS1-kw-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/will-goodman-oajPdaS1-kw-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/will-goodman-oajPdaS1-kw-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2559px) 100vw, 2559px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1276471\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@carbonmonoxide?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Will Goodman<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/woman-photographing-a-large-mountain-and-village-oajPdaS1-kw?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"121:1-121:57;10452-10508\">\ud83d\udca1 Tips for Booking the Right Hostel in South America<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"123:1-123:257;10510-10766\"><strong>Stick to established backpacker neighbourhoods.<\/strong> El Poblado in Medell\u00edn, Palermo or San Telmo in Buenos Aires, and the area immediately around Plaza de Armas in Cusco are the zones with the strongest infrastructure, safety record, and traveller density.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"125:1-125:245;10768-11012\"><strong>Read reviews for altitude-specific comments in Cusco.<\/strong> Some hostels are better suited to slow acclimatisation days; others assume guests arrive ready to go straight out. Knowing which applies before you book saves a difficult first 48 hours.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"127:1-127:216;11014-11229\"><strong>Filter for female-only dorms where it matters to you.<\/strong> Many of the hostels in this guide, including Milhouse Hipo in Buenos Aires, Malala Hostel, and both Kokopelli and Milhouse Cusco, offer this option directly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"129:1-129:257;11231-11487\"><strong>Book with Free Cancellation for flexible South American routing.<\/strong> Plans on this continent often shift around weather, trek availability, and bus schedules. A Free Cancellation booking on Hostelworld protects you from losing money when the route changes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"131:1-131:218;11489-11706\"><strong>Ask staff directly about local safety specifics.<\/strong> The hostels in this guide are consistently praised for staff who give genuinely useful, current local advice, more reliable than anything written months in advance.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"135:1-135:76;11713-11788\">\u2705 Final Thoughts: South America Rewards the Well-Prepared Solo Traveller<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"137:1-137:270;11790-12059\">The hostels in this guide were selected because they combine strong ratings, genuine social infrastructure, and a consistent track record with solo female travellers specifically.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"139:1-139:488;12061-12548\"><strong>Buenos Aires offers elegance and an established, walkable hostel culture. Medell\u00edn offers warmth, community, and some of the best-equipped hostels on the continent. Cusco offers history, altitude, and the kind of traveller community that forms naturally around a shared goal: Machu Picchu.<\/strong> Across all three, and the wider continent beyond them, the right hostel turns a potentially daunting solo trip into one of the most rewarding travel experiences available anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"141:1-141:52;12550-12601\">Book well, read the reviews, use the chats, and go.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Download the Hostelworld app to start booking now<\/h3>\n<h4><a class=\"post links post links\" href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/hostelworld-hostels-hotels\/id348890820?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51103 aligncenter post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/App-IOS-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"60\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a class=\"post links post links\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.hostelworld.app&amp;referrer=mat_click_id%3Da7e362b8d8149e63507f7d1f7184f176-20171011-8816\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51106 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/App-google-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"60\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 40px auto; font-family: inherit;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\u2753FAQs: Solo Female Travel in South American Hostels<\/h2>\n<p><!-- Q1 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 18px 0; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px;\">Is South America safe for solo female travellers?<br \/>\n<span class=\"faq-icon\" style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 300; min-width: 24px; text-align: center; flex-shrink: 0;\">+<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none; padding: 0 0 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7;\">Many solo female travellers visit South America safely each year, particularly when staying in well-reviewed hostels within established backpacker neighbourhoods like El Poblado in Medell\u00edn, Palermo or San Telmo in Buenos Aires, and the area around Plaza de Armas in Cusco. Reading recent reviews for safety-specific comments and choosing hostels with strong security ratings makes a meaningful difference.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Q2 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 18px 0; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px;\">What is the best hostel in Cusco for solo female travellers?<br \/>\n<span class=\"faq-icon\" style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 300; min-width: 24px; text-align: center; flex-shrink: 0;\">+<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none; padding: 0 0 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7;\">Pariwana Hostel Cusco is the most reviewed hostel in the city (rated 9.5 from over 7,600 reviews) and a strong choice for solo female travellers, with 24\/7 security and staff who go out of their way to help with trek planning. Viajero Cusco Hostel (formerly Kokopelli) is rated 9.8 from over 4,300 reviews and has been specifically praised by solo female guests for its strong security. Milhouse Hostel Cusco is also well regarded, with reviews noting staff helped solo female guests plan treks safely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Q3 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 18px 0; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px;\">Which neighbourhood should I stay in for solo female travel in Medell\u00edn?<br \/>\n<span class=\"faq-icon\" style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 300; min-width: 24px; text-align: center; flex-shrink: 0;\">+<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none; padding: 0 0 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7;\">El Poblado is the established backpacker neighbourhood in Medell\u00edn, with the highest concentration of hostels, restaurants, and nightlife, and a strong overall safety record for solo travellers. Black Sheep Hostel and Los Patios Hostal are both located here and are consistently recommended for solo female travellers specifically.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Q4 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 18px 0; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px;\">What is the best hostel in Buenos Aires for solo female travellers?<br \/>\n<span class=\"faq-icon\" style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 300; min-width: 24px; text-align: center; flex-shrink: 0;\">+<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none; padding: 0 0 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7;\">America del Sur Hostel Buenos Aires (rated 9.4 from over 6,400 reviews) is a strong first choice, located in the historic San Telmo neighbourhood with a reputation for safety and ease of meeting people. Milhouse Hostel Hipo and Milhouse Hostel Avenue are also consistently well-reviewed, with staff repeatedly praised for making solo travel genuinely social.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Q5 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 18px 0; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px;\">Do South American hostels offer female-only dorms?<br \/>\n<span class=\"faq-icon\" style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 300; min-width: 24px; text-align: center; flex-shrink: 0;\">+<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none; padding: 0 0 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7;\">Yes, increasingly common across the continent. The Wandering Paisa in Medell\u00edn offers a female en-suite dorm specifically praised in reviews. Use Hostelworld&#8217;s room type filter to search specifically for this option in your chosen destination, as availability varies by property.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Q6 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 18px 0; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px;\">How do I find travel companions for the Inca Trail or treks around Cusco?<br \/>\n<span class=\"faq-icon\" style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 300; min-width: 24px; text-align: center; flex-shrink: 0;\">+<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none; padding: 0 0 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7;\">Use the Hostelworld Hostel Chat and City Chat in Cusco to connect with other travellers before you arrive. Many solo travellers coordinate trekking groups, share guide recommendations, and split tour costs this way. Hostels near Plaza de Armas, including Pariwana, Viajero Cusco Hostel, and Milhouse Cusco, also have on-site tour desks or in-house travel agencies that can arrange group treks directly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Q7 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border-bottom: none;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 18px 0; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px;\">What should I check before booking a hostel in South America?<br \/>\n<span class=\"faq-icon\" style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 300; min-width: 24px; text-align: center; flex-shrink: 0;\">+<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none; padding: 0 0 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7;\">Confirm the hostel sits within an established backpacker neighbourhood, check the security rating and read reviews for safety-specific comments, look for female-only dorm availability if relevant, and book with Free Cancellation given how often South American itineraries shift around weather, treks, and transport. Always check the most recent reviews, as the hostel scene here can change quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South America has become one of the most popular continents for solo female travel, and for good reason. 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